The first step of the strategic planning process is to:
a. develop strategic goals.
b. survey the environment.
c. implement the action plan.
d. identify the organization's vision.
D
The first step of the strategic planning process is to identify the organization's vision or mission. This requires a determination of what the organization is, what business it is in and for whom, and where the business seeks to be in the future.
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